Sewing Machine Operators Salary in St. Louis, MO-IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • St. Louis, MO-IL

Median annual salary $36,430 +1.2% vs national
Median hourly $17.52
10th percentile $30,280
90th percentile $45,160
Employed locally 870
National median $36,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,280
    25th
    $35,330
    50th (median)
    $36,430
    75th
    $39,310
    90th
    $45,160

    St. Louis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $78,225 2023 • Census ACS
    Sewing Machine Operators salary vs area income 47% Median Sewing Machine Operators salary is 53% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Sewing Machine Operators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $49,980
    Appleton, WI $48,880
    Glens Falls, NY $48,380
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $46,990
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $46,450
    Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC $46,360

    Nearby metros — Sewing Machine Operators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC $46,360
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $43,460
    Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $40,030
    Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $39,870
    Vermont $39,870
    Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ $38,250

    Related occupations in St. Louis, MO-IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $43,790
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $75,210
    Machinists $60,850
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $51,530
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $44,780
    Production Workers, All Other $39,610

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Sewing Machine Operators make per hour in St. Louis?

    The median hourly wage for Sewing Machine Operators in St. Louis, MO-IL is $17.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.39 or more per hour.

    Is St. Louis above or below average for Sewing Machine Operators salaries?

    The median Sewing Machine Operators salary in St. Louis, MO-IL is 1.2% above the national median of $36,000. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Sewing Machine Operators in St. Louis?

    Entry-level Sewing Machine Operators (10th percentile) earn around $30,280 per year in St. Louis, MO-IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,330.